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Jaw pain: treatment that will put an end to your suffering<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s flaring up again. For the past few days now, you have been feeling pain in your jaw. Your joints and muscles are causing you trouble. In the beginning, you must have thought that the pain would go away by itself. Now, though, you have to face facts: the discomfort is still there, and it may be ruining your day. What can you do?<\/p>\n

Do not worry: there are solutions that can help reduce or even stop the suffering caused by this sort of problem in the lower part of your face, known as \u2018temporomandibular disorder\u2019 (TMD).<\/p>\n

Dr Filipa Martins<\/strong>, Clinic Manager and Dentist at our Ecublens-EPFL clinic, can tell you more about the treatments available.<\/p>\n

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Dr Filipa Martins<\/strong>, Clinic Manager and Dentist at Ecublens-EPFL
Field of Expertise<\/strong>: Orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
Where does jaw pain come from?
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TMD pain can have several different causes. Contrary to what most people believe, the most common causes are not related to your teeth at all. They stem from problems with joints, the muscles involved in chewing or the parts of your body that allow your jaw to move.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When should you seek medical advice?<\/strong>
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As soon as you feel pain or limited jaw movement, it is advised to have it checked out by your doctor. The warning signs to look out for: <\/p>\n\n\n\n